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300 (W186, W189)

The 300 (1951 - 1962) was fitted with a modern 6-cylinder 2996 cc engine. The elegant bodywork rested upon what was essentially a pre-war chassis, although suitably modified. The headlamps were integrated into the wings giving the car a modern look. One of the most remarkable features was the rear suspension that could be modified by a switch on the dashboard to accomodate heavier loads.

300 S (W188)

Mercedes-Benz introduced these elegant models in 1952. From 1955 onwards MB gave the cars fuel injection, a modified rear axle, two chrome strips on the side of the bonnet and called it the 300 Sc.

300 SL (W198)

The 300 SL was sold as a roadster and as a coupé with the famous gull-wing doors. After numerous successes in motor racing events, the road-going SL went into production in 1954.

1969 model range

A Mercedes-Benz family portrait

Ford Taunus 10M 1951

Ford Taunus 12M 1959-1962

In 1959 the globe in the centre of the grille had made way for more modern syling, although technically all remained the same.

Ford Taunus 12M (Weltkugel or P2) 1952-1955. A facelift appeared in 1955

The convertibles were built by Deutsch coachbuilders from Cologne.

Ford Taunus 12M & 15M 1958-1959

Ford Taunus 17M 1957-1960

Sven from Sweden kindly pointed out that this is the 1960 model. 1960 is the only year with the special chrome moulding on the rear roof pillar and also 1957 had the "Mercury 56" type of rear light lens.

The P5 range was introduced in 1964 and comprised the 17M and 20M models. Show here is the Ford Taunus 17M P5